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On to Copenhagen!
COP 15 in Copenhagen has begun. For two weeks, negotiators from around the world will be meeting to discuss developing an agreement on taking action against climate change. World leaders - including...
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The Case for Local Governments
Today, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) released a report entitled, "Act Locally: The Municipal Role in Fighting Climate Change."In their report, the FCM call for an increased role for...
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In Search of Leadership - A Rant
Canada has been descirbed as a country that functions in spite of itself. In essence, it has worked - and worked well - despite being the most decentralized federation in the world. This is not a new...
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A Sesame Street Perspective
Hi everybody,The news from Copenhagen is coming left, right and centre. New numbers and draft texts are being tossed around, images and videos of protesters and press conferences are being beamed...
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A History Lesson
Last evening I attended a short candle light vigil here in Ottawa to demand action on climate change. Approximately 70 people turned out to hear speakers demand climate justice, watch dancing polar...
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Hate mail
How interesting that with the onset of Copenhagen, hate mail at Sierra Club Canada has increased substantially.We have been accused of having something to hide.We have been accused of being part of the...
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International relations is a funny thing
Throughout this process I have felt a growing sense of empathy for the actual negotiators involved. No doubt, this is an extremely frustrating experience for them. With so many delegates, so many...
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Copenhagen Wheel
Well, the bad news is coming in waves today. Stephen Harper missing in action, China refusing to compromise, Canada winning the Colossal Fossil of the Year (as voted by over 400 NGOs around the world...
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2 years, 2 weeks, and 12 paragraphs
Delegates from over 180 countries stood and applauded. UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer said, “This is a real breakthrough, a real opportunity for the international community to successfully...
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What's going on behind the scenes
In my short time at Sierra Club Canada, I've noticed and been a part of a number of changes here. On a personal note, I went from being an intern to Campaign Coordinator. Where before I found myself...
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Battling for a Security Council Seat - will the environment play a role?
Sometimes I like to pretend I know the future. I like to imagine how things could play out if only...Before I get to that though, let me begin with what I know.In 2008, Canada stated its intention to...
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Shell & Canwest bring you an "Information feature"
We've been chatting the past couple days, here in the office, over an interesting full page ad...err...news article...err..."special information feature on climate change" that has appeared in the...
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When a turtle isn't just a turtle
Here in Ottawa, at the national office, we primarily deal with national/federal issues. Our chapters deal with regional/provincial issues and our local groups obviously deal with local issues....
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The Environment as an Afterthought - A Rant
I've always found it strange that people can so quickly dismiss environmental concerns. I've been shocked and appalled when the governments we elect choose to do likewise.I grew up in a city and I...
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Connecting Locally
This past Saturday, myself and approximately 30-35 other Ottawa residents went for a walk through an area known as the South March Highlands to bear witness and to learn about an area that will soon be...
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A Farewell Post
Today is my last day at Sierra Club Canada and so this will be my final blog post. I’ve never been big on goodbyes so I will keep it short.I began my time here at SCC as an intern and was honoured to...
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